Working with young people with learning disabilities

DIY is closed for two weeks over the Easter period but will be back from Monday 19th April. All sessions will re-start that week. 

Which courses are you interested in joining?

Contact  Taylor at taylor.barnes@diytheatre.org.uk to find out more and book your place.

Passing the Baton is our dedicated youth arts programme that works with children and young people with learning disabilities!

We offer three weekly groups to children and young people with learning disabilities in Salford.

Chatsworth Drama Club

DIY are working in partnership with Chatsworth High School to offer a weekly drama club via Zoom. The club supports sensory learners to engage with music, drama and the arts. These sessions are based on our Circus Tricks resources. Each week learners will be introduced to a different circus character and take part in a different sensory activity.

If you are a student at Chatsworth High School, either attending school or currently learning from home, please email Taylor at taylor.barnes@diytheatre.org.uk to find out more.

In partnership with Chatsworth High SchoolChatsworth High School and Community College logo

 

Youth Drama & Arts Award Club

Our Youth Drama & Arts Award Club is open to young people aged 10 – 24 years.  It develops confidence in young people through drama, music and the arts whilst offering the Arts Award – a nationally recognised qualification.

Follow the link to find out more! Youth Drama Club page

Young Leaders Group

DIY’s Young Leaders Group is open to young people up to the age of 30. Currently being delivered via Zoom, young people support one another to develop their facilitation and leadership skills. In 2020 our group worked to achieve their Silver & Gold Arts Award Qualifications.   Follow the links to find out more! Young Leaders page

 

picture of a circus tent and ringmaster with flags "Circus Tricks"

In 2020 we developed ‘Circus Tricks!’ a series of animated videos with supporting Activity Pack. ‘Circus Tricks!’ is aimed at children and young people with learning disabilities. It can be enjoyed from home or the classroom. Follow the link to find out more! Circus Tricks Resource page

Passing the Baton logo

Thanks to You Can, our partner in delivery

and the following organisations for their funding of this work

logos of DIY's funders for this work: The National Lottery Community Fund, Youth Music, Salford CVS and Salford CCG.